THE MENTOR LEADER TONY DUNGY...The first African American coach to win an NFL Super Bowl, Tony Dungy...
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e first African American coach to win an NFL Super Bowl, Tony Dungy has known an outstanding career as a professional athlete, broadcast analyst and bestselling author. On February 20, Palm Beach State College’s signature event of the year, STEAM 2020, welcomes Tony Dungy and his inspirational lessons on life, leadership and the toughest game he has known: fatherhood. A strong proponent of sportsmanship, teamwork and the signifi- cance that athletics brings to shaping young people’s lives, Tony will share his inspiring messages to the community as the College celebrates its most recent achievements in enrollment, completion, growth and leadership. Tony Dungy’s storied career and philosophy for life complement the College’s Panther Strong 2023 Strategic Plan with a vision to transform lives and strengthen the community. In fact, as the College prepares its students to be the workforce of tomorrow, the luncheon’s mission to raise awareness and scholarships for STEAM-dedicated students becomes more evident. By elevating the significance and purpose of the event over its eight-year history, PBSC is only beginning to scratch the surface of how it impacts the community as the heart of Palm Beach County. “e first step is to understand and appreciate that the journey is as important as the destination,” opines Tony Dungy. And a journey that begins at Palm Beach State College is turning out to be a lucrative one for many students who are able to attend the oldest public college in the state because of the scholarship funds raised at the STEAM Luncheon. “Our goal as an academic institution is to prepare our students for what lies ahead,” relates PBSC President Ava L. Parker, J.D. “I am committed to ensuring that our students will be ready to meet the challenges of evolving workplace environments. As advances in technology change the needs of employers, our graduates will have the training and experience to respond and support the needs of their employers. Tony Dungy’s participation in our STEAM Luncheon is an opportunity to expand the awareness of the programming and training that we provide at the College to a diverse audience.” David A. Rutherford, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the PBSC Foundation, sees Dungy’s visit to Palm Beach State as a beacon for a bright future. “Tony Dungy has been more than a coach for players; he’s been a mentor for life, empowering young lives through the power of leadership, integrity and character. All of us can take an inspirational page from his playbook, from the merits of a winning attitude to the value of a caring family to our responsibility to those in need.” Twenty-one years ago, Tony helped launch All Pro Dad, the father- hood program of Family First which offers guidance to parents, families and those hoping for a better future. Today, he serves as a studio analyst for NBC’s Football Night in America. Tony and his wife, Lauren, have known 36 years of marriage, family and partner- ship and are parents to ten children, seven of whom are adopted. Just as Palm Beach State is providing student-centered learning experiences that transform lives and strengthen the community, the Dungy Family Foundation is impacting communities by develop- ing youth programs, furthering education and mentoring today’s young people to be trustworthy leaders for tomorrow. For Tony Dungy, the goal is clear; we can all help our team be better. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Presented by Bank of America, the STEAM 2020 Luncheon is a celebration of Palm Beach State College’s commitment to addressing the projected shortage of local, skilled professionals in STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math). Goals include increas- ing student scholarships, business partnerships, internships and other academic programs enhancements to prepare more graduates for these high wage, high demand positions. e event, chaired by South Florida businesswoman and philanthropist Yvonne Boice, takes place on ursday, February 20, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. For information on ticket sales and sponsorship op- portunities, please visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/foundation/steam or call 561-868-3450. How you use the opportunities you’re given to affect the world around you will determine the legacy you leave behind. - Tony Dungy “ THE MENTOR LEADER TONY DUNGY TO HEADLINE 8TH ANNUAL PBSC STEAM LUNCHEON “Mentor leadership focuses on building people up and building leaders for the next generation.” Tony Dungy has strayed from stereotype to redefine the image of a professional coach and bring a new definition to leadership all while maintaining a dignified approach to mentorship, education and family. Photo © Family First 64 ARTHIVEMAGAZINE.COM CREATIVE + CONSCIOUS CULTURE 65
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The first African American coach to win an NFL Super Bowl, Tony Dungy has known an outstanding career as a professional athlete, broadcast analyst and bestselling author. On February 20, Palm Beach State College’s signature event of the year, STEAM 2020, welcomes Tony Dungy and his inspirational lessons on life, leadership and the toughest game he has known: fatherhood.
A strong proponent of sportsmanship, teamwork and the signifi-cance that athletics brings to shaping young people’s lives, Tony will share his inspiring messages to the community as the College celebrates its most recent achievements in enrollment, completion, growth and leadership.
Tony Dungy’s storied career and philosophy for life complement the College’s Panther Strong 2023 Strategic Plan with a vision to transform lives and strengthen the community. In fact, as the College prepares its students to be the workforce of tomorrow, the luncheon’s mission to raise awareness and scholarships for STEAM-dedicated students becomes more evident. By elevating the significance and purpose of the event over its eight-year history, PBSC is only beginning to scratch the surface of how it impacts the community as the heart of Palm Beach County.
“The first step is to understand and appreciate that the journey is as important as the destination,” opines Tony Dungy. And a journey that begins at Palm Beach State College is turning out to be a lucrative one for many students who are able to attend the oldest public college in the state because of the scholarship funds raised at the STEAM Luncheon.
“Our goal as an academic institution is to prepare our students for what lies ahead,” relates PBSC President Ava L. Parker, J.D. “I am committed to ensuring that our students will be ready to meet the challenges of evolving workplace environments. As advances in technology change the needs of employers, our graduates will have the training and experience to respond and support the needs of their employers. Tony Dungy’s participation in our STEAM Luncheon is an opportunity to expand the awareness of the programming and training that we provide at the College to a diverse audience.”
David A. Rutherford, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the PBSC Foundation, sees Dungy’s visit to Palm Beach State as a beacon for a bright future. “Tony Dungy has been more than a coach for players; he’s been a mentor for life, empowering young lives through the power of leadership, integrity and character. All of us can take an inspirational page from his playbook, from the merits of a winning attitude to the value of a caring family to our responsibility to those in need.”
Twenty-one years ago, Tony helped launch All Pro Dad, the father-hood program of Family First which offers guidance to parents, families and those hoping for a better future. Today, he serves as a studio analyst for NBC’s Football Night in America. Tony and his wife, Lauren, have known 36 years of marriage, family and partner-ship and are parents to ten children, seven of whom are adopted.
Just as Palm Beach State is providing student-centered learning experiences that transform lives and strengthen the community, the Dungy Family Foundation is impacting communities by develop-ing youth programs, furthering education and mentoring today’s young people to be trustworthy leaders for tomorrow. For Tony Dungy, the goal is clear; we can all help our team be better.
----------------------------------------------------------------Presented by Bank of America, the STEAM 2020 Luncheon is a celebration of Palm Beach State College’s commitment to addressing the projected shortage of local, skilled professionals in STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math). Goals include increas-ing student scholarships, business partnerships, internships and other academic programs enhancements to prepare more graduates for these high wage, high demand positions.
The event, chaired by South Florida businesswoman and philanthropist Yvonne Boice, takes place on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. For information on ticket sales and sponsorship op-portunities, please visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/foundation/steam or call 561-868-3450.
How you use the opportunities you’re given to affect the world around you will determine the legacy you leave behind.
- Tony Dungy “
THE MENTOR LEADER TONY DUNGYTO HEADLINE 8TH ANNUAL PBSC STEAM LUNCHEON“Mentor leadership focuses on building people up and building leaders for the next generation.” Tony Dungy has strayed from stereotype to redefine the image of a professional coach and bring a new definition to leadership all while maintaining a dignified approach to mentorship, education and family.
Photo © Family First64 ARTHIVEMAGAZINE.COM CREATIVE + CONSCIOUS CULTURE 65
